Chevy Trax Reliability Overview

The 2025 Chevy Trax SUV is a crowd-pleaser because of its advanced features, comfortable seats, and stylish looks, but the Chevy Trax reliability makes it an even stronger fan favorite within the subcompact SUV segment. After all, to be great, it has to be a reliable SUV that makes ownership affordable over the course of many years. Since it earned Cars.com's "Best Car of 2024" award¹ and received praise from across the industry, it's hard to consider the Trax as anything but an amazing SUV you can count on for reliable, long-lasting fun.

To learn more about this small SUV and its dependable engineering, read this guide covering the Chevrolet Trax reliability ratings, awards, and other details. Then, visit McGee Chevrolet of Middlebury to get into a Trax of your own.

Chevy Trax Reliability Rating and Awards

The many glowing Chevy Trax reviews tell the story here. For drivers in search of a subcompact SUV, there simply isn't a better option: Cars.com awarded it as the "Best Car of 2024,"¹ showing how the Trax exceeds its class. The 2025 Trax is a carryover from 2024 with minor changes, so everything that made it the Best Car of 2024"¹ will still be offered, including the reliable engineering.

Other Chevrolet Trax reviews confirm this. Car and Driver, one of the most trusted car review authorities, publishes a "10Best" list every year, rounding up 10 of the best vehicles from various segments. As you might expect, the Trax was the only subcompact SUV to make Car and Driver's 2024 10Best list.²

As for specific reliability ratings, the 2025 model has not yet been scored by the experts at J.D Power, but the most recent Trax to be ranked by them earned a "Great" Quality and Reliability rating of 83 out of 100.³ Another reliability authority is RepairPal.com. They give the Trax a reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5.0⁴ and claim that it has "lower than average ownership costs."⁴ Based on what we've heard from our customers about the Chevy Trax reliability, we wholeheartedly agree.

All of the Chevy Trax configurations are affordable to buy, too, so when you combine their low price with the authoritatively "Great" reliability³ and "lower than average ownership costs,"⁴ it's easy to see why it's such a popular model.

Chevrolet Trax Performance and Features

To make the 2025 Chevrolet Trax reliability and affordability even better, the model's performance specs and features are right at the top of the class.

The Chevy Trax is a small, five-seat SUV with big power. It makes 137 horsepower to deliver fun and delivers 30 MPG combined⁵ to give you the efficiency you need to maintain a cost-effective drive as the miles roll past. It is an agile SUV that can fit through the tightest parking lots thanks to its exterior size, but despite this, Chevy engineers managed to create an interior that offers space on par with larger SUVs, fitting up to 54.1 cubic feet of cargo and offering plenty of room around all five seats. In fact, unlike most subcompact SUVs, even the rear seats of the Chevy Trax are designed for adults.

As for the features found in this interior, our Chevrolet Trax lease offers provide more than the competition could ever hope to offer. Alongside the fantastic Chevy Trax reliability ratings, you can enjoy the following features:

• 11-inch touch-screen infotainment display
• 8-inch diagonal color Driver Information Center
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™
• Wireless smartphone charging
• Heated flat-bottom steering wheel
• Active Noise Cancellation

Plus, all Chevy Trax trim levels include the Chevy Safety Assist suite, which brings the following standard safety features:

• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Forward Collision Alert with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• IntelliBeam High Beam Assist
• Following Distance Indicator
• Teen Driver Technology
• Rear Vision Camera
• Rear Seat Reminder

If you're ready to experience all this for yourself and take advantage of the famous Chevy Trax reliability, contact us, set up a test drive, and claim one of our Trax lease deals today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevy Trax a reliable car?

The Chevy Trax is a very reliable car. Its most recent J.D. Power reliability score is 83 out of 100,³ earning it a "Great" rating. It also earned a 4.0 out of 5.0 reliability score from RepairPal.com and is reported to have "lower than average ownership costs."⁴ As it is also Cars.com's "Best Car of 2024,"¹ you can count on the Trax.

How many miles will a Chevy Trax last?

A Chevy Trax SUV can last for around 200,000 miles, but factors like how well it is maintained will play a part in the real-world mileage life span of a Trax. Fortunately, the Chevy Trax reliability ratings and overall durability are strong, letting you drive with confidence. For competitively priced maintenance, come by the McGee Chevrolet of Middlebury service center.

Are Chevy Trax SUVs good on gas?

Yes, the Chevy Trax is a small SUV that is great on gas, sipping fuel to power its fun-loving engine. MPG ratings vary by year, but with the latest 2025 Chevy Trax, you can expect to get 30 MPG combined.⁵ This peppy and efficient spirit is something that you can expect from the 2025 Trax along with the previous model years, which also earned high marks for reliability.

¹Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this award, visit https://www.cars.com/articles/best-car-of-2024-476768/.

²Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this award, visit https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a45964575/10best-trucks-suvs-2024/.

³Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.jdpower.com/cars/2022/chevrolet/trax.

⁴Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://repairpal.com/reliability/chevrolet/trax.

⁵Preliminary manufacturer estimates only. Subject to change without notice upon EPA testing.